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“Last Night in Soho” is a modern horror classic, in the spirit of cult classics like “The Sixth Sense," “Poltergeist” and “Single While Female," using stunning camera work and an all star cast to depict a heart-wrenching story of femininity and vengeance.

“Last Night in Soho” is a modern horror classic

November 30, 2021

“Last Night in Soho” is a modern horror classic,...

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Students and potential performers are invited to perform any style of artistic endeavor, from poetry and fiction to musical performance and creative nonfiction.

English department open mic fosters community for creatives

November 10, 2021

Once a month, students and Natchitoches residents are...

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“In Memoriam of Lena” is a striking gaze into the self, and poses questions that reckon with queerness, grief and what really makes a person “bad."

“In Memoriam of Lena” allows NSU’s theater students to shine

November 8, 2021

Theatre West is filled to the brim with eager audience...

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“Trial Through Errors: A Legislative Theatre Devised Piece" featured a limited cast of four students and minimal props, including six chairs, two tables and very few costume props, such as jackets and blankets. The performance was very art deco, in the same way that you might imagine a game of charades on stage would perform like.

“Trial Through Errors” asks the big questions

November 2, 2021

There’s a nice breeze flowing in the square between...

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Watching the “Dear Evan Hansen” film felt like I was constantly having my fight or flight ignited, and instead of running, I could only freeze.

“Dear Evan Hansen” is beyond dissapointing

October 15, 2021

As it stands, “Dear Evan Hansen” is, without a...

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While the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame houses one of the more niche interests of Natchitoches, the museum hosts a wide variety of exhibits.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame: Niche Louisiana history

October 13, 2021

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is one of the more...

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On the second floor of Kyser Hall a vast collection of history is on display. The Williamson Museum houses four walls of a wide variety of Native American artifacts and copies of historical items.

Williamson Museum: Preserving history for 100 years

October 11, 2021

Natchitoches is full of history, art and moments collected,...

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Melissa Broder's latest novel "Milk Fed" is a force to be reckoned with.

Melissa Broder: contemporary fiction in motion

October 6, 2021

Guilt, sex and captivating prose, Melissa Broder builds...

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“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is renowned for creative an exciting, safe performance for every person to take off their rose-tinted glasses and see the world a little differently.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show:” an NSU tradition lives on

September 24, 2021

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” initially released...

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Kirsten Sonnier shows her freshman biology major sister, Camrynn Sonnier, around campus.

Kirsten Sonnier: making a home in NSU

September 17, 2021

Vic’s in the Friedman Student Union is quiet as the...

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Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council helped clean up the Natchitoches community during NPHC Week's "Service Day" event.

NPHC week fosters community and fun

September 14, 2021

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is an organization...

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“Black Widow” will excite fans who are interested in a healthy blend of dysfunctional family drama, explosions, moments of humor and finally getting much-needed character development for a fan-favorite character.

“Black Widow” finally gives Natasha Romanoff the spotlight

August 24, 2021

Anyone who is familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

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